Information Technology Analyst I
Location: US, MN, St. Paul
Department: Technology Innovation
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Not Applicable
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Information Technology

Company profile:
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey &amp; Washington Counties (Community Action) was established in 1964 as a program of the War on Poverty. Community Action Agencies became the service delivery arm of the Federal Office of Economic Opportunity. As the only continuously funded anti-poverty program in the country, our mission is to reduce poverty and its impact on people in Ramsey and Washington counties.Community Action is involved in grassroots public policy and community engagement activities, such as voter registration drives, legislative hearings, advocacy and education activities. 

Job description:
Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Senior Director of Energy Assistance Programs and Technology Innovation, this position is responsible for the security and integrity of a centralized client information and electronic records system.  Working with appropriate agency staff, this position manages special projects, ensures data integrity, monitors database performance, and ensures information is available within established timeframes and desired formats to better serve the program participants and enhance the value of program services. This assignment is expected to be two years in duration. Essential Functions (Not All Inclusive)Determine methods to sustain Agency and Program commitment to the    concept of shared data resources including developing methods to make    program data available to all users in a shared and controlled manner.       Determine the proper degree to which the management and control of data should be centralized including coordination and consistency of data and documents data elements to enable users to extract data from several data bases and blend information to meet program needs.Define, configure and coordinate appropriate security and administrator access at database and network levels and define processes to ensure data integrity.  Develop documentation to ensure consistency. Provide training to staff to assist them in extracting and analyzing data.Monitor all data base performance to maintain efficient operation.  Establish test data base recovery procedures and ensure security system and procedures are effective.Establish download protocols to ensure control over the accuracy of the data reporting, and identify and suggest actions to address data redundancy and duplication of effort throughout the program.Collaborate with users to define requirements on new database applications, develop prototype database applications and reporting (within MS SQL Server, MS Access, Crystal Reports, or similar).Responsibilities include writing Statements of Work, managing the overall project plan, budget, tasks descriptions, earned value management to include estimates and a work breakdown schedule, monitoring project performance, and associated deliverables.Monitor compliance with external standards and best practices for database access control (HIPAA and other legal/regulatory requirements).Interact with product user community in routine meetings or reports.  Participate in planning upgrades or new product selection for applications.  

Requirements:
QualificationsFour year degree in a business field from an accredited University and two years’ experience in database administration, data management, information systems project management or a closely related activity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Strong analytic skills for large application solutions planning in a business environment (requirements, business workflows, system migration, implementation), and strong analytic skills. Strong interaction and team leadership skills , good communication skills to work with staff in all levels of the organization.Practical knowledge of relational databases--specifically with the Laserfiche Document Management System, Windows Server 2008, SQL, and MS Dynamics required in addition to basic data manipulation/cleanup abilities.

Benefits:
Community Action offers excellent benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, health, dental &amp; life insurance, retirement, employee discount programs and more.